Category Archives: Nutrition

Summer Exercise and Hydration Tips The summer heat is here, and with temperatures already reaching 105 degrees it’s more important than ever to consume plenty of water. Most research shows that the majority of Americans are chronically dehydrated, and those that exercise in the heat may suffer from fatigue, weakness, muscle cramps, and an eventual…

Cutting back on the processed sugar and missing that night time Ben and Jerry’s? Kristy over at the Naked Kitchen has a solution. Use frozen bananas and get a substitute you might like even more than a pint of your traditional treat… For Banana Blackberry Ice Cream 2 medium sized ripe bananas 8 blackberries 4…

25 Tips for Healthy Eating at West 6th Tempe Dr. Andrea Gorman will be giving her class “25 Tips for Healthy Eating” in the West 6th Tempe 7th floor game room on March 7th at 7:00pm. The event will be free to all West 6th Tempe residents and there’s no pre-registration required. The class takes…

Looking for a healthy alternative to the traditional pancake? Try the Epic Fitness Oatmeal Protein Pancake recipe! You know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and a stop at Starbucks for a massive coffee with creamer just doesn’t cut it. Energy levels crash, performance decreases, and cognitive function is impaired…

When the fresh produce seems scarce or prices have gone up… head over to the frozen food aisle for some frozen vegetables. It may surprise you that in the winter months frozen vegetables can be a healthier option than fresh produce. The reasoning behind this is that your vegetablesare the most nutrient dense when they…

What foods can I eat late night? Even those sticking to a die-hard diet plan, may find themselves roaming the kitchen after hours looking for something to snack on. If you’re like most people and go for pizza or sweets– this late-night binge can do some serious damage to your waistline as well as disturb…

Looking for a good holiday recipe to bring over for the family get together but trying to avoid the traditional “gut bomb” platters? Try this low sugar healthy version of banana pudding! No one will know they’re actually eating something healthy. 1 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt 8 oz nonfat frozen cool whip,…